News & Stories
CORRECTION—Press Release: San Diego Workforce Partnership releases Aerospace: Labor Market Analysis
April 27, 2015
The number of aeropspace employer respondents was corrected on April 27, 2015. SAN DIEGO – San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) has released Aerospace: Labor Market Analysis, a report analyzing the labor market for one of the largest subsectors in Advanced Manufacturing. Advanced Manufacturing
RISE breakfast asks “Can we create jobs for all?”
April 20, 2015
On April 17, RISE San Diego hosted its monthly Urban Breakfast Club event titled “Workforce Development: Can We Create Jobs for All?” The one-hour panel discussion was moderated by San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Managing Editor Chida Darby. Panelists were:
San Diego unemployment rate decreases and civilian employment increases in March
April 17, 2015
The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (February 2015 to March 2015) shows a decrease in the civilian unemployment rate and an increase in the civilian labor force and civilian employment. Highlights from the report include: San Diego’s unemployment rate was
EDC leverages collaboration to change perception of San Diego
April 7, 2015
Since 1964, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation has worked to attract, retain and grow businesses and quality jobs for the 3 million residents of San Diego County from Oceanside to Otay Mesa. The organization looks ahead to support emerging
WIB Member Profile: Matt Kriz
April 3, 2015
Matt Kriz is Political Director at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District. He is also a member of SDWP’s Workforce Investment Board. Here he describes what motivated him to join the WIB and the workforce issues he
WIB Member Profile: Meet Linda Kavanagh
April 3, 2015
Linda Kavanagh is Director, People Services at Cox Communications. She is also a member of SDWP’s Workforce Investment Board and Chair of SDWP’s Adult Programs Committee. Here she describes what motivated her to join the WIB and the workforce issues
NAWB Forum 2015 educates professionals on WIOA changes
April 1, 2015
NAWB Forum 2015 brought together more than 2000 professionals in the workforce development field to discuss the changes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is presenting to the nation’s workforce system. Held in Washington, D.C. March 29-31, the forum
Career Center helps woman find career in web design
March 30, 2015
Marisol Quesada became a member of the AJCC network in 2012. When she entered the South Metro Career Center she had no formal education —but what Marisol did have was strong motivation and a great drive to succeed. After extensive
Andy Hall invited to join CWIB’s WIOA working group
March 26, 2015
SDWP Vice President of Programs Andy Hall has been invited to join a statewide workgroup of the California Workforce Investment Board (CWIB) to discuss Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) implementation, particularly data sharing, systems, performance, and common metrics that will
Greek delegation visits SDWP to learn best practices
March 25, 2015
SDWP hosted a delegation from Greece who traveled to the U.S. under the auspices of the Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The four delegates met with SDWP CEO Peter Callstrom and Maxine Suka, Program Manager at San Diego